Fire report for week of Feb. 7

On Sunday, Feb. 7, at 11:13 a.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to the Sac Osage Electric Coop for smoke alarm sounding. Smoke form cooking food triggered the alarm. Trucks 2, 4 and tanker 1 and 12 firefighters responded. Later that afternoon at 2:18 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident

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CMH Medical Excellence Scholarship applications available

Area students encouraged to apply by March 1. Applications for the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 2021 Medical Excellence Scholarships are now available at the Office of Human Resources at CMH and also online at http://bit.ly/1QRlCt1. The deadline to submit the application is March 1, 5 p.m. The scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals from

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Nature Made Herb Shop reschedules Heart class

Nature Made Gardens Herbal Shop will reschedule the Herbal Heart Class for Tuesday Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 6:30 – 7:30 due to the weather. One class, two different nights for your convenience For more information contact Angela Kenney, 417-876-7507 – call/text.

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Biden kicks off administration with job-destroying energy moves

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Affordable energy is important for our entire country, but it’s especially important where we live – for families, farmers, manufacturers, and small business owners. Unfortunately, President Biden has started his administration off with a rush to reinstate some of the worst Obama-era energy policies. These are policies that will destroy jobs,

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Parson signs HB 16

  Governor Mike Parson signed HB 16 into law, which provides more than $324 million in funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on Feb 11. “HB 16 will provide much needed assistance to tenants and landlords across the state. COVID-19’s economic impacts have created hard times for many Missourians, and we are happy

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

The 2021 legislative session is moving quickly. The Legislature continues to review multiple measures in committee and one proposal is already on the governor’s desk for his consideration. Among the priorities for a growing number of lawmakers is commonly known as “Wayfair.” Simply put, local, brick and mortar stores are feeling the pinch of people

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

02/07 • RP reported child that stays with them has stolen property on him on 1450 Rd.  RP to report it.  HBO • RP reported her son damaged property in home on 125 Rd.  Does not want to file charges.  No report. • RP reported daughter hit road sign on Hwy 215 and 39 by

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of January 26th, 2021 through February 1st, 2021. Arrests Trevor Tapprich – On January 26th, Trevor Tapprich, 40, Quincy, was arrested by Hickory County Sheriff’s Office on a St. Clair County Warrant for a Probation Violation, with the original charge being

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Feb. 8, harassment at E. Stockade Rd., Nevada. Feb. 8, domestic dispute at E. Talley Bend Rd., Nevada. Feb. 8, domestic dispute at W. 4th St., Schell City. Feb. 10, theft at S. 725 Rd., Bronaugh. Feb. 10, domestic dispute at S. 6th St., Sheldon.

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